GoKawiilSo you're in the mood to stream a sci-fi movie or two, but don't know where to go. Maybe give Prime Video a shot. The Amazon-owned streamer is jam-packed with fun titles, and when it comes to genre entertainment, you can find a load of cool science fiction movies to delve into. That is, if you have the patience to scroll through all the less-than-satisfactory ones.
Real talk: for every good sci-fi movie, Prime Video is stocked with a bunch of missable ones. Instead of wasting your time looking through all the films you don't want to watch, keep reading, as I did the heavy lifting for you. Below is a list of the sci-fi movies worth watching. Keep in mind, these titles are all included with your Prime membership, so this roundup has nothing to do with add-on subscriptions or the films currently available for rent.
Every flavor of science fiction is at your disposal here, with stories about alien invasions and alternate dimensions to mad doctors and dystopian futures. Scroll on to find CNET's roundup of the best sci-fi movies currently on Prime Video. I'll regularly update this list, so be sure to check back each month.
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Warner Bros. Superman James Gunn's first feature film as head of DC Studios delivers a refreshing take on the iconic Kryptonian. David Corenswet brings a new sense of flawed charm to that of Clark Kent/Superman. Rachel Brosnahan is fantastic as Lois Lane and Nicolas Hoult is delightfully cringey as Lex Luthor. Unlike previous adaptations, this one posits the notion that kindness is punk rock. And it is. Director: James Gunn
Stars: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult,
Running time: 129 minutes
Orion Pictures Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure What happens when two high school slackers at risk of failing their history class assignment discover a time-traveling phone booth? Well, they go to different points in time to collect historical figures to support their presentation, obviously. This silly movie helped launch the careers of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, and reintroduced comedy icon George Carlin to the world. Excellent. Director: Stephen Herek
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin
Running time: 90 minutes
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